How Long to Read Roman Disasters

How Long Does it Take to Read Roman Disasters?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Roman Disasters by Jerry Toner

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Roman Disasters looks at how the Romans coped with, thought about, and used disasters for their own ends. Rome has been famous throughout history for its great triumphs. Yet Rome also suffered colossal disasters. From the battle of Cannae, where fifty thousand men fell in a single day, to the destruction of Pompeii, to the first appearance of the bubonic plague, the Romans experienced large scale calamities.Earthquakes, fires, floods and famines also regularly afflicted them. This insightful book is the first to treat such disasters as a conceptual unity. It shows that vulnerability to disasters was affected by politics, social status, ideology and economics. Above all, it illustrates how the resilience of their political and cultural system allowed the Romans to survive the impact of these life-threatening events. The book also explores the important role disaster narratives played in Christian thought and rhetoric. Engaging and accessible, Roman Disasters will be enjoyed by students and general readers alike.

How long is Roman Disasters?

Roman Disasters by Jerry Toner is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Roman Disasters Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Roman Disasters aloud.

What Reading Level is Roman Disasters?

Roman Disasters is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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